The Photography Bible: A Complete Guide for the 21st Century Photographer - Brossura

Lezano, Daniel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1446302172 ISBN 13: 9781446302170

Casa editrice: David & Charles, 2012

Riassunto

Everything you need to know about photography in the 21st century

• Discover the different types of cameras available and how they work, from digital cameras and the latest DSLRs to Compact System Cameras and iPhones
• Learn how to choose the most essential camera accessories for the modern photographer, including lenses, flashguns, studio lighting and tripods
• Filled with invaluable techniques and expert advice on how to shoot a broad range of subjects, use a variety of equipment and effectively manipulate images using the latest software

This fully revised edition of The Photography Bible brings you up-to-the-minute information on the rapidly changing world of photography, including the latest digital cameras, the emergence of Compact System Cameras and imaging mobile phones, photography apps, software, equipment and accessories.

This comprehensive guide offers expert photographic advice to help improve your photography and develop your skills, from shooting magical black and white images or capturing wildlife to composing beautiful landscapes and perfect portraits. Daniel Lezano illustrates his clear, concise techniques throughout with a selection of stunning photographs.

Whether you are a newcomer to photography or an experienced enthusiast, and whether you use a mobile phone, DSLR or CSC, The Photography Bible is the ultimate reference to the most recent hardware, software and photographic techniques.

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L'autore

Accomplished photographer and writer Daniel Lezano is the editor of Digital SLR Photography magazine. He is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading photography writers, and is co-author of the bestselling 100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs (David & Charles, 2006).

Accomplished photographer and writer Daniel Lezano is the editor of Digital SLR Photography magazine. He is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading photography writers, and is co-author of the bestselling 100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs (David & Charles, 2006).

Contenuti

Introduction     

Cameras in the 21st century

•     Digital SLRs   
•     Inside a digital SLR   
•     Compact System Cameras   
•     Digital compacts   
•     Other types of digital cameras   
•     Film cameras    
•     iPhoneography   
•     Latest innovations   
•     Choosing the right camera   

How cameras work

•     Autofocus   
•     Exposure   
•     Aperture   
•     Exposure systems   
•     Metering systems   
•     Taking control of exposure   

Image capture   

•     Resolution and image size    
•     Digital image sensors   
•     White balance   
•     Image storage    
•     Long-term image storage   
•     Image storage on the go   
•     File formats   

System accessories

•     Lenses   
•     Focal lengths   
•     Effective focal length explained   
•     Specialist lenses   
•     Flashguns   
•     Filter systems   
•     Studio lighting   
•     Studio and camera accessories   
•     Printers and scanners   

Image manipulation

•     Software for photographers   
•     Photoshop tools and commands   
•     Photoshop step-by-step techniques    
•     In-camera special effects 

  Basic techniques

•     Composition     
•     Depth of field     
•     Shutter speed     

Equipment techniques

•     Filter techniques   
•     Lens techniques   
•     Flash techniques   
•     Studio flash techniques   

Subject techniques

•     Colour   
•     Black and white   
•     Wildlife and nature   
•     People   
•     Children   
•     Landscapes   
•     The four seasons   
•     Water   
•     Action   
•     Still lifes   
•     Fine art   
•     Documentary photography   
•     Architecture   
•     Night photography   
•     Close-ups   
•     Patterns   
•     Sunsets   
•     Travel   
•     Painting with light   

After the photo

•     Photo clinic   
•     Storing and displaying pictures   
•     Making money from your pictures   

Historic moments in photography   
Glossary   
Index   

Su questa edizione

• Editore: David & Charles
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1446302172
• ISBN 13: 9781446302170
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 175